ADMISSIONS
PROCESS

• Click here to begin your journey to becoming a Metro Patriot by creating an Admissions account. Please note, there is a $50 non-refundable fee per application.

• Schedule a Tour (optional)
• Schedule a Middle School or High School Shadow Experience with Kenna Schwerdtfeger.
• Come to an Athletic event or Fine Arts performance

• You have already taken the time to create an online Admissions account and you should have received an email from Veracross on behalf of Metro Christian Academy.
• The email contains instructions on how to set a password and save your portal link.
• Use your login credentials and password to access your Admission Portal and pay the non-refundable $50 Application Fee.
• Complete the required checklist items in your Admissions Portal.

• Preschool/Elementary Applicants will be screened at the time of the Family Conference.
• Middle School/High School Admissions Testing must be completed for students applying to grades 6 – 12. Testing will begin at 9:00AM and will last approximately two hours. You must pay a $50.00 non-refundable testing fee before the test date to complete the registration.

• Upon completion of the Admissions Checklist, parents and qualified applicants may be invited to attend a Family Conference Interview with the Admissions Committee. Families with multiple children that are offered a Family Conference Interview will be invited to include all applicants at the same time.

• Admission Files must be completed by deadline dates below.
• Decisions will be emailed.
  • Round 1 Application Consideration Deadline: December 1, 2023
  • Round 1 Decision Notification: February 1, 2024
  • Round 2 Application Consideration Deadline: March 1, 2024
  • Round 2 Decision Notification: March 15, 2024
  • Rolling Admissions: after March 16, 2024 pending space available in grade

While we continue to accept applications throughout the year, however, historically our Preschool, Elementary, and Middle schools have been filled in Round 1.

If the applicant is qualified to attend Metro Christian Academy, but all spots are full, the applicant may be invited to be in the wait pool. If a spot becomes available, the Admissions Committee will pick the most appropriate candidate for that spot.

Please note, a complete Application File includes:

• Completed online application
• All forms submitted and received
• Middle School/High School Testing or Preschool/Elementary screening completed

• If I receive an acceptance, but decline, am I guaranteed a spot for the following year?
  • If you are accepted to Metro Christian Academy, but decline the offer, you will not be guaranteed a spot for the following year. You will need to reapply and then meet again with the Admissions Specialist. Your former acceptance will be taken into consideration, but decisions for available space will be made based on the most qualified candidates with applications for the current year.
• I have a student with a diagnosed learning disability. I hear Metro has a great program to accommodate their needs.
  • This is true. Metro has an exceptional program hosted by The Patriot Resource Center. This program is led by Dr. Laura Weed, the Director, and her team of qualified teachers. They work with students to ensure that they receive classroom accommodations and can offer smaller group instruction. We are not set up to offer one-on-one instruction or to provide a para. There is an additional fee for utilizing these services. This program is highly sought after and is currently at capacity in all grades.
• How do you decide who is accepted to attend Metro Christian Academy?
  • The Admissions Committee, comprised of the Admissions Specialist and principals, consider the completed Application, submitted Church and Teacher Recommendations, and the Family Conference Interview. Other considerations include class size, ability to meet the students needs, and potential for an excellent partnership between home, church, and school.
• What does it mean if my child is offered a spot in the Wait Pool?
  • Our application numbers often exceed the number of spaces available in any given grade. After review of the completed Application file and Family Conference Interview, a qualified applicant that we are unable to offer acceptance to, but whom we believe could flourish in our community, is place in the Wait Pool. In the event that a space becomes available, the Admissions Team will evaluate the students in the Wait Pool in order to make an acceptance offer to the most qualified candidate.
• What if my child is in the wait pool and a spot does not become available in the grade level in which we have applied?
  • Although we do not like to lose the opportunity to accept qualified candidates for the year they first apply, we invite you to pursue Admissions for Metro for the following year. We realize that your student needs a school and encourage you to have alternative enrollment plans. We understand that you may find your new home elsewhere, but appreciate the opportunity to work with your family and want the best for you and your student.
• How can parents get involved?
  • There are many ways to get involved in the Metro community. We offer on-campus volunteer opportunities throughout the year, as well as, special events like M.I.C. Nite, Foundational Fathers, and many Athletic and Fine Arts events.
• Is church a requirement?
  • As a Christian community, we value church and believe that it offers an extension of community for spiritual growth and development. The partnership of the home, church, and school form a solid foundation as we pursue excellence through Christ. For our Admission Process, a church recommendation for the family is required.
• Do you offer Financial Aid and how do I apply for it?
  • We have a Tuition Assistance Program that offers some financial help based on needs. The FAST Application is used to determine need and is available to fully enrolled students at Metro Christian Academy.
  • You cannot apply for our Tuition Assistance Program until you have been offered acceptance and completed enrollment.
• How early should I apply?
  • Our Admissions Season for the 2024-2025 school year opens June 1, 2023.
  • Although we offer rolling Admissions and invite you to apply at your convenience, we highly recommend that you consider admissions to Metro Christian Academy as early as possible. We offer a preschool program that begins at age 3 and continues through grade 12. We do offer some spaces for growth at the Elementary, Middle School, and High School levels, but advise, if at all possible, to start early.
• Can my student be considered for Admissions if they have been suspended or expelled from their current school?
  • Metro Christian Academy has a policy that requires a one-year cooling off period before a student can be considered for Admissions. If the student has a successful school year, without an incident, they may apply.